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spanner

/ˈspæn.ə/

/ˈspæn.ɚ/

Traduzioni

spannernoun

spanners

/ˈspæn.ə/

/ˈspæn.ɚ/

гаечный ключ

He used a spanner to tighten the bolts.

Он использовал гаечный ключ, чтобы затянуть болты.

Traduzioni aggiuntive

разводной ключ

Sinonimi

adjustable wrench

spannerverb

spannered

Past Simple

spannered

Past Participle

spannering

Gerund

Informal British usage meaning to damage or sabotage, especially by using a spanner.

Sinonimi

fit with a wrench

gum up

spannerverb

spannered

Past Simple

spannered

Past Participle

spannering

Gerund

/ˈspæn.ə/

/ˈspæn.ɚ/

Informal British English; means to damage or ruin something

Sinonimi

spanneradjective

Attributive use in compound nouns (spanner set, spanner size)

spanneradjective

Attributive use: relating to or designed for use with a spanner.

Definizioni

spannernoun

A hand tool used for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts.

He used a spanner to fix the leaking pipe under the sink.

A person or thing that disrupts or complicates a situation.

The unexpected rainstorm was a spanner in the works for the outdoor wedding.

British slang. A stupid, inept, or contemptible person.

Stop acting like a total spanner and listen to the instructions.

spannerverb

To damage, ruin, or render useless, especially through clumsiness or sabotage.

He completely spannered the gearbox by forcing the wrong part into place.

spannerverb

To damage or disable (a machine, vehicle, etc.), especially deliberately; to sabotage.

Activists spannered the factory’s conveyor belts to stop production.

spanneradjective

Relating to or designed for use with spanners.

The mechanic stored his tools in a spanner roll for easy access.

spanneradjective

Relating to, designed for, or involving a spanner.

He bought a spanner set that included every size he might need.